WELSH Premier League champions Rhyl are unlikely to make many more additions to their squad this summer, says head coach Allan Bickerstaff.

Former TNS pairing John Leah and Martyn Naylor, plus returning striker Lee Hunt, are the only three major signings made by the Belle Vue outfit, who have already stated they will operate with a trimmed budget in 2009/10.

Nine players have already departed from last season's title-winning squad.

The shortfall looks set to be made up by youngsters released from Football League clubs and promising reserve players from last term.

Former Wales and Nottingham Forest midfielder Paul Evans has come on board for the Champions League, but it remains to be seen if he is retained.

"We are planning to talk to a couple more players ahead of Europe, but that's about it," said Bickerstaff.

Meanwhile, Bickerstaff has confirmed he will not be available for either of the Lilywhites' matches against Partizan Belgrade.

FAW technical director Osian Roberts will be in charge for the home and away legs with Bickerstaff absent due to a long-standing family commitment.

On Saturday both Bickerstaff and Roberts were on the bench as Rhyl romped to a 4-1 tune-up victory over Cymru Alliance club Denbigh Town.